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Ed Kaufholz, an Apple certified professional, reports that ESPN Golf Tour will use his services to edit show elements on location in 2006. … Golf Xpress will display its newest single rider golf car at the PGA Merchandise Show. … The National Sporting Goods Association‘s "The Sporting Goods Market in 2005" reports that estimated golf-related equipment was up 3 percent in 2004, and that total sales were estimated at $3.1 billion. … Dunning Golf announces the signing of PGA Tour veteran Bob Estes to an apparel agreement. … Advanced Lesson Academy of Golf is offering the annual DR Golf Getaway at the Guavaberry Championship Course in the Dominican Republic. … Open Course Solutions announces that Jay Livingood has joined the company as managing director. … Texas A&M University awards a special service award to Ken Gorzycki, director of golf course management at Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas. … Junior Golf Scoreboard reports that page views for 2005 topped the five million mark, up 20 percent over 2004. … Chi Chi Rodriquez will help launch The Golf Network at the PGA Merchandise Show on Thursday, Jan. 26. … Pam Crikelair, a finalist on The Golf Channel‘s "Big Break III" reality show and a current Futures Tour player, partners with The Green Friendly Golf Co. to endorse its new ladies signature line of belts. … Golf travel and sports bag company Armor Gear will introduce new products and sales reps at the PGA Merchandise Show. … The Golf Channel will air two hours of live coverage daily from the PGA Merchandise Show, starting on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. ET and continuing through Saturday. One-hour highlight shows featuring the day’s earlier coverage will air each night at 10:30 p.m. ET. … Wilson Golf will unveil its Energy Transfer Frame technology for its second generation of Wilson Staff woods and hybrid clubs at the PGA Merchandise Show. … Frank Mantua, the director of golf for US Golf Camps, is named "America’s Top 50 Kids Teachers" by U.S. Kids Golf. … ProLink Solutions will introduce GameStar and ProStar GPS systems at the PGA Merchandise Show. … Diners Club Carte Blanche appoints Blaine Travel and Business Golf International to develop and manage its cardmember golf benefit program. … Techno Design Inc., maker of SeeSwing, announces it will offer all participants of the PGA Merchandise Show, a free CD video analysis of their golf swing. … Focus Golf Systems obtains exclusive worldwide rights for 15 years to the John Daly trademark for marketing its full line of clubs, bags and accessories.

Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions

Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions announces the launch a new Web site for the Golf Welcome Center, located in the Pinehurst/Southern Pines, N.C., region.

Shoal Creek To Host 2008 U.S. Junior Amateur

Shoal Creek in Birmingham, Ala., has been selected by the U.S. Golf Association as site of the 2008 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. The dates of the championship are July 21-26.

Mitchell Golf To Attend PGA Show Demo Day

Mitchell Golf Equipment Co. will demonstrate its new putting studio at the PGA Demo Day, Jan. 25 at the Orange County National Golf Center in Orlando, Fla.

The HoleView

The HoleView will introduce a new Loyalty Program at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29.